Spanish Conversation · Level 196
15 words
Spanish word
matiz
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈtiθ/
Meaning
- masculine nounnuance
Example
Escucho un ligero matiz de ironía en tu voz.
I hear a slight nuance of irony in your voice.
More examples
La pintura muestra un matiz emocional que cambia la escena.
The painting shows an emotional nuance that changes the scene.
Core concept
A barely perceptible tint or emphasis in voice, color, or meaning.
Common phrases
matiz emocional
emotional nuance
un matiz de color
a shade of color
matiz de voz
nuance of voice
Similar words
connotación: Implied associative meaning or suggestion that words evoke beyond their literal sense.
tono: Overall mood or manner of speaking that shows attitude, formality, or emotion.
tinte: Distinctive color or flavor added to an expression or thing, giving it a characteristic shade.
sutileza: Very small, hard-to-detect difference or detail that requires attention to notice.
Definition in Spanish
Pequeña diferencia perceptible que aporta una cualidad leve a algo, por ejemplo un tono, un color o una intención.
Word origin
Derived from the verb matizar 'to give a tint', the noun extends the sense of a slight alteration in color to small differences in voice, intention, or meaning.
Usage tips
- In spoken Spanish, matiz often labels a subtle attitude such as irony rather than a literal color, and context usually signals this use.